Humminbird HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA MSI+ GPS G4N
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Humminbird HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA MSI+ GPS G4N Product Description
Discover Crystal-Clear Waters with Advanced Fish-Finding Power
Imagine gliding across a lake at dawn, your boat humming softly, and suddenly spotting a school of walleye hugging a submerged rock pile—before you even drop a line. That's the edge the Humminbird HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA MSI+ GPS G4N delivers to serious anglers. This powerhouse unit combines razor-sharp imaging, intuitive mapping, and seamless connectivity to transform how you locate fish, navigate hotspots, and dominate the water. Whether you're chasing bass in shallow weeds or hunting deep-water crappie, its upgraded MEGA+ technologies reveal details that traditional sonars miss, helping you fish smarter and catch more.
Unmatched Imaging: See Fish and Structure Like Never Before
The star of this fish finder is its MEGA Side Imaging+ and MEGA Down Imaging+, pushing boundaries with 20% sharper detail and 60% greater range or depth compared to standard MEGA sonar. Side Imaging+ scans up to 200 feet on each side of your boat, painting near-photographic images of drop-offs, timber, and baitfish clouds. Anglers often share stories of uncovering hidden cribs or humps that turned slow days into limits.
Down Imaging+ dives straight below, reaching 200 feet with stunning clarity—perfect for dissecting weed edges or spotting suspended schools. Pro tip: Switch between imaging frequencies (like MEGA at 1.1-1.2 MHz for ultra-fine resolution or 455 kHz for broader coverage) based on water clarity. In murky lakes, the lower frequencies cut through sediment like a knife, revealing fish that sonar arches alone might overlook.
Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar: Coverage Meets Precision
Powered by a high-quality Low-Q CHIRP transducer, Dual Spectrum gives you the best of both worlds: Wide Mode sweeps massive areas to find fish fast, while Narrow Mode zooms in on individual targets with pinpoint arches. Supporting frequencies from 50 kHz to MEGA ranges, it handles depths up to 1,200 feet standard (or 3,500 feet with optional transducers).
Real-world users rave about its interference rejection—up to 10 steps and 6 modes—to keep screens clean even in crowded waters. Combine it with target separation down to 2.5 inches, and you'll distinguish between a trophy walleye and a perch with confidence.
GPS Navigation and Custom Mapping That Evolves with You
Built-in GPS pairs with Humminbird Basemap, covering over 10,000 lakes and U.S. coastal areas with contours, buoys, hazards, and marinas. Mark waypoints (up to 2,750), plot routes (47), and log tracks (50 with 20,000 points) to revisit honey holes effortlessly.
AutoChart Live takes it further, letting you create personalized maps in real-time—depth shading, bottom hardness, vegetation—as you troll. With 8 hours of onboard storage (expandable via SD cards), it's like having a custom lake chart for every outing. LakeMaster and Navionics compatibility means you can layer premium data for tournament-level detail.
Seamless Connectivity for a Full-Boat Ecosystem
Elevate your setup with Ethernet for multi-unit networking, Bluetooth for wireless control of anchors and downriggers, NMEA 2000 for engine data and weather, and Wi-Fi for app updates. It's One-Boat Network ready, integrating flawlessly with Minn Kota i-Pilot Link trolling motors, Talon/Raptor anchors, and Cannon gear. Control spot-lock from the screen, view phone notifications, or share sonar data across units—streamlining your day on the water.
For bigger rigs, add radar, AIS, or autopilot. The keypad control shines here: Soft keys and X-Press menus make adjustments glove-friendly, even in rough chop.
Built Tough for Everyday Adventures
The 9-inch high-res display (1024x600 pixels, 16-bit grayscale) delivers vivid colors under sunlight. Gimbal mount fits most consoles (optional in-dash kit available), and power draw stays low at 2.4 amps (10.8-20 VDC input, 1000W RMS/8000W PTP). It ships ready to go: control head, XM 9 HW MSI T transducer, bracket, power cable, and cover.
Speed, temp sensing, alarms, and graphing are built-in, with upgradable software keeping it future-proof. Two-year warranty backs its reliability.
Angler Tips to Maximize Your HELIX 9
- Optimize Transducer Angle: Mount at 9-16 degrees down for best Down Imaging in varied hulls—test in calm water first.
- Layer Views: Split-screen Side, Down, and 2D sonar to correlate images and arches for faster decisions.
- Record and Review: Use sonar recording to analyze missed bites post-trip, refining your patterns.
- Network Trolling: Pair with i-Pilot for contour following—dial in exact depths hands-free.
- Clean Data: Fine-tune noise rejection for your boat's voltage fluctuations, especially with multiple electronics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes MEGA Side Imaging+ better than standard Side Imaging?
It offers 20% more detail and 60% extended range (up to 200 feet per side), creating sharper, photo-like images of structure and fish for easier targeting.
Can I use this fish finder with Minn Kota trolling motors?
Yes, it's fully compatible with i-Pilot Link, US2 sonar, and built-in MEGA imaging on select motors via Ethernet and One-Boat Network.
How deep does MEGA Down Imaging+ work?
Up to 200 feet, with additional options at 125 feet (800 kHz) or 400 feet (455 kHz), providing exceptional clarity in most fishing scenarios.
Does it support custom charts?
Absolutely—dual microSD slots handle LakeMaster, CoastMaster, Navionics, and AutoChart Live for unlimited mapping potential.
Is Bluetooth included, and what does it control?
Yes, it connects wirelessly to Talon/Raptor anchors, Cannon downriggers, enables software updates, and shows smartphone notifications.
What's the power output and input range?
1000 Watts RMS (8000 peak-to-peak), drawing 2.4 amps on 10.8-20 VDC—efficient for 12V or 24V systems.
Can I network multiple units?
Yes, Ethernet supports daisy-chaining units, radar, AIS, and more for a professional multi-screen setup.
HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA MSI+ GPS G4N
The HELIX 9 CHIRP MSI+ GPS G4N features a 9" display, MEGA Side Imaging+, MEGA Down Imaging+, Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar, and internal GPS with Humminbird Basemap. As with all HELIX G4N models, this HELIX 9 includes standard features such as AutoChart Live, Wi-Fi, and NMEA 2000®, in addition to Bluetooth® and Ethernet networking for compatibility with the One-Boat Network™ family of products from Humminbird, Minn Kota, and Cannon.
Features
Keypad Control
Master HELIX at the touch of a button. Access the preloaded views from the user-friendly menu system, operated by soft-key controls that allow users to reliably operate the fish finder in any conditions.
MEGA Side Imaging+
See the world below like never before with a crystal-clear side imaging view out to 200 feet on either side of the boat. Users will unlock more fish and structures with 20% more detail and 60% more range capability than MEGA Side Imaging sonar.
MEGA Down Imaging+
Get unprecedented underwater clarity with Down Imaging coverage down to 200 feet below the boat. Users will unlock more fish and structures with 20% more detail and 60% more depth capability than MEGA Down Imaging sonar.
Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar
Before users cast, know what's down there thanks to highly-detailed fish arches and a clear view of the fish-holding structure and the bottom. Powered by Humminbird's proprietary Low-Q CHIRP transducer, the Dual Spectrum offers two ways to search: wide mode for maximum coverage and narrow mode for focusing on the slightest detail.
Internal GPS and Humminbird Basemap
Humminbird's enhanced basemap provides users with a clear view of underwater terrain and surrounding points of interest, so users can fish and navigate with total confidence. Identify buoys, day markers, hazards, marinas, contours, depth markers, and much, much more. Includes charts of more than 10,000 lakes, plus coastal coverage for the continental U.S.
Premium Chart Compatible
Humminbird provides the most complete offering of premium chart options to anglers everywhere. Get a complete view of the world below with optional charts from Humminbird's LakeMaster® and CoastMaster™ products, as well as compatible Navionics® charts.
AutoChart Live
Create real-time maps of the fishing spots with access to patented Humminbird® LakeMaster® features. Map depth contours, bottom hardness, and vegetation as users drive the boat. It comes standard with eight (8) hours of built-in recording time and is compatible with AutoChart Zero Line SD cards for virtually unlimited AutoChart Live mapping capacity.
One-Boat Network Compatible
Many Humminbird models seamlessly integrate and communicate with Minn Kota and Cannon products to unlock more features and capabilities for anglers everywhere. Users can take advantage of the time on the water by using the exclusive boat control and fish-catching features of the One-Boat Network.
Ethernet Networking
High-speed Ethernet allows you to build a powerful, professional-grade fishing system. Easily connect multiple fish finders, or upgrade to add-on technologies like Minn Kota i-Pilot Link and Humminbird CHIRP Radar.
Bluetooth
Take control right from the screen of a Humminbird with wireless communication to compatible Talon and Raptor shallow water anchors, as well as Cannon Optimum downriggers. Additional features include wireless software updates from the Humminbird FishSmart App and the display of smartphone notifications on the Humminbird.
NMEA 2000 Networking Built-in
Connect an accessory NMEA 2000 network to a control head for even more information; from boat performance to weather and water conditions, make sense of it all with NMEA 2000 networking.
Includes:
Includes control head, screen cover, transom mount transducer and mounting hardware, power cable, and gimbal mounting bracket.
Specifications:
- Series: HELIX
- Display Size - Diagonal: 9 in
- Display Pixel Matrix: 1024H x 600V
- Sonar-Standard: Dual Spectrum CHIRP / MEGA Down Imaging+/ MEGA Side Imaging+
- Sonar-Coverage: 20°, 42°, 60°, (2) 86° & (2) 55° @ -10dB
- Sonar-Optional: 50 kHz, 50/Low Airmar CHIRP
- Live Sonar Coverage: 20 degrees x 120 degrees
- CHIRP - Frequencies Supported: Full Mode (150-220 kHz) / Narrow Mode (180-240 kHz) / Wide Mode (140-200 kHz)
- Sonar-Frequencies Supported: 50/83/200/455/800 kHz & 1.2 MHz
- Depth-Sonar: 1,200 ft (standard transducer) / 3,500 ft (optional 50 kHz)
- CHIRP - Imaging-Frequencies Supported: 455 kHz DI+ (435-535 kHz) / 455 kHz SI+ (405-505 kHz) / 800 kHz DI+ (800-860 kHz) / 800 kHz SI+ (780-840 kHz) / MEGA DI+ (1100-1200 kHz) / MEGA SI+ (1050-1175 kHz)
- Depth-Down Imaging: 125 ft (800 kHz) / 200 ft (MEGA) / 400 ft (455 kHz)
- Range-Side Imaging (Side-To-Side): 800 ft (455 kHz) / 250 ft (800 kHz) / 400 ft (MEGA)
- Memory Card Slot: Dual Micro SD
- Compatible With: AIS / AutoPilot / Minn Kota US2 Sonar / Minn Kota Built-In MEGA DI / Minn Kota Built-In MEGA SI / MEGA Live / One-Boat Network / Minn Kota i-Pilot Link / Minn Kota Talon/Raptor / NMEA 2000
- Power Draw: 2.4 Amps
- Power Input: 10.8-20 VDC
- Power Output Peak-to-Peak: 8000 Watts
- Power Output RMS: 1000 Watts
- Screen Snap Shot: Included
- Sonar Recording: Included
- Mount-Standard: Gimbal
- Mount-Standard Size: 12.00 in W x 7.0 in H x 4.13 in D
- Mount-Optional: In-Dash Mounting Kit
- Mount-Optional Size: 12.00 in W x 6.63 in H x 1.32 in D
- Transducer Mount Location: Transom
- GPS Chartplotting: Included
- GPS Receiver: Internal
- GPS Trackplotting: Included
- Waypoints, Routes, Tracks/Points: 2,750, 47, 50/20,000
- 360 Imaging Compatibility: Yes
- LakeMaster Compatibility: Yes
- Coast Master Compatibility: Yes
- Navionics Gold/HotMaps Compatibility: Yes
- Navionics Platinum + Compatibility: Yes
- Platinum Compatibility: Yes
- Minn Kota i-Pilot Link Compatibility: Yes
- Minn Kota Talon Shallow Water Anchor Compatibility: Yes
- Radar Compatibility: Yes
- 5-Port Ethernet Switch Compatibility: Yes
- AIS Compatibility: Optional
- Autopilot Compatibility: Yes
- Heading Sensor GPS Compatibility: Yes
- NMEA 2000: Included
- Target Separation: 2.5 in
- Interference Rejection: 6 Modes
- Noise Rejection: 10 Steps
- Upgradable Software: Yes
- View Preset Keys: Yes
- X-Press Menu System: Yes
- Custom Digital Readout: Yes
- Custom View Selections: Yes
- Display Colors Grayscale: 16-Bit
- Display Type: Color TFT
- Speed: Included
- Temperature: Built In
- Temperature Alarm: Yes
- Temperature Graph: Yes
- Transducer Included: XM 9 HW MSI T
- HDMI Compatible: No
- MEGA Live Compatibility: Yes
- Humminbird Basemap: Included
- Warranty: Two-Year Warranty
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Humminbird HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA MSI+ GPS G4N Technical Specifications
| Type: | |
|---|---|
| Vendor: |
Humminbird |
| Cartography Brand: |
Humminbird/Navionics |
| Included Transducer: |
XM-9-HW-MSI-T |
| Screen Size: |
9" |
| Touchscreen: |
No |
| Transducer Included: |
Yes |
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